Dallas Mavericks History - 1998
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January 2
Activated Erick Strickland and placed Chris Anstey on IR with a
sprained left ankle. Strickland had missed 17 days (8 games) with
a sprained right ankle. Anstey was activated 15 days (7 games)
later.
Named Donn Nelson as director of scouting. [Having reached an
agreement with Phoenix (his then employer), Nelson would be named
as an assistant coach 2 days later.]
Named Mark Aguirre as a scout.
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 L @Phoenix 85-92 -7 Finley 19 Walker 12 Kidd 20
Jason Kidd (Pho) had a triple-double with 20 points, 12 rebounds, and 14
assists. It was the 35th time a Mavs opponent had a triple-double and
the 1st of 4 times Kidd had a triple-double against Dallas.
Game #31, current record: 5-26, streak: lost 14; final record: 20-62
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January 3
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 L @LA Clippers 88-97 -9 Finley 21 SW/AG 13 LM/BB 21
Game #32, current record: 5-27, streak: lost 15; final record: 20-62
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January 4
Named Donn Nelson as an assistant coach.
Named scout Scott Roth as director of scouting.
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January 6
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 W Denver 108-90 +18 Scott 28 Walker 8 Jackson 17
Shawn Bradley suffered a broken nose early in the 1st quarter. He
returned to the game in the 2nd quarter.
Game #33, current record: 6-27, streak: won 1; final record: 20-62
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January 8
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 L Sacramento 92-103 -11 Scott 23 Finley 10 Polynice 26
Game #34, current record: 6-28, streak: lost 1; final record: 20-62
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January 10
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 L Indiana 79-84 -5 Bradley 17 Bradley 14 Miller 24
Game #35, current record: 6-29, streak: lost 2; final record: 20-62
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January 13
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 L @Houston 87-100 -13 Walker 26 Walker 13 Willis 30
Game #36, current record: 6-30, streak: lost 3; final record: 20-62
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January 14
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 L @Atlanta 82-108 -26 Finley 25 Walker 7 SSmith 29
Game #37, current record: 6-31, streak: lost 4; final record: 20-62
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January 16
The citizens of Dallas approved the increase in hotel and car rental
tax to help build a new arena by 50.66% (by 1,642 votes). It was
the last step for Dallas, the Mavericks, and the Stars to get a
new arena.
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January 17
Activated Chris Anstey and placed Bubba Wells on IR with a sprained
right big toe. Anstey had missed 15 days (7 games) with a sprained
left ankle. Wells was activated 13 days (5 games) later.
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 L Minnesota(OT) 110-113 -3 Finley 29 Green 10 KG/TG 22
Game #38, current record: 6-32, streak: lost 5; final record: 20-62
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January 20
Hubert Davis was selected to compete in the 3-point Shootout to take place
All-Star Saturday (2/7/98).
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 W Seattle 107-98 +9 Strick 30 Walker 9 Schrempf 21
Game #39, current record: 7-32, streak: won 1; final record: 20-62
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January 22
Robert Pack suffered a torn ligament in his right thumb during practice.
He missed the rest of the season due to the injury.
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January 23
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 L @San Antonio 75-81 -6 Scott 17 Walker 12 Robinson 17
Game #40, current record: 7-33, streak: lost 1; final record: 20-62
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January 24
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 L Charlotte 92-94 -2 Finley 24 Walker 20 AM/GR 29
Samaki Walker had 20 rebounds, the 40th time a Mavs player had 20+
rebounds and the only time Walker had 20+ rebounds with Dallas.
Game #41, current record: 7-34, streak: lost 2; final record: 20-62
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January 27
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 W Cleveland(OT) 84-77 +7 Finley 39 Finley 10 Kemp 22
Dallas out-scored Cleveland 9-2 in overtime. 2 points set the
opponent low for fewest points in an overtime.
Game #42, current record: 8-34, streak: won 1; final record: 20-62
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January 30
Activated Bubba Wells and placed Robert Pack on IR with torn ligaments
in his right thumb. Wells had missed 13 days (5 games) with a
sprained right big toe. Pack sat out the rest of the season with
his injury.
Samaki Walker was diagnosed with a stress fracture in his right foot.
He would miss the rest of the season due to the injury.
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 L @Utah 94-104 -10 Finley 27 Bradley 7 Malone 29
Game #43, current record: 8-35, streak: lost 1; final record: 20-62
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January 31
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 L @Denver 98-110 -12 Finley 38 Green 8 Newman 21
Game #44, current record: 8-36, streak: lost 2; final record: 20-62
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February 1
Signed Anthony Jones to a 2nd 10-day contract.
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February 2
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 W Vancouver 104-90 +14 Finley 30 Finley 12 Reeves 19
Game #45, current record: 9-36, streak: won 1; final record: 20-62
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February 4
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 L @Boston 99-110 -11 Finley 18 Green 14 Brown 32
Dee Brown (Bos) shot 8-16 3-pointers, tying the opponent record for most
3-pointers made.
Game #46, current record: 9-37, streak: lost 1; final record: 20-62
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February 5
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 L @Toronto 93-101 -8 Finley 19 Bradley 12 Stoudami 21
Game #47, current record: 9-38, streak: lost 2; final record: 20-62
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February 7
Hubert Davis finished 2nd in the 3-point Shootout for All-Star Weekend.
Davis scored 15 points in the 1st round to advance to the semi-finals
and scored a very impressive 24 points in the 2nd round to advance to
the finals - the 24 points tied the 2nd highest total in the
contest's history. He only scored 10 points in the finals as Jeff
Hornacek (Utah) defeated Davis by scoring 16 points.
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February 10
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 L @New Jersey 81-90 -9 Finley 26 Bradley 16 Cassell 26
Had just 6 assists, setting the team record low.
Game #48, current record: 9-39, streak: lost 3; final record: 20-62
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February 11
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 L @Philadelphia 90-91 -1 Scott 24 Green 11 Iverson 27
Game #49, current record: 9-40, streak: lost 4; final record: 20-62
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February 13
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 W @Indiana(2OT) 85-82 +3 Finley 32 Bradley 13 Smits 12
Indiana out-scored Dallas 34-24 in the 1st half. 24 points tied the
team record for fewest points in a half.
Game #50, current record: 10-40, streak: won 1; final record: 20-62
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February 15
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 L @Minnesota(OT) 99-105 -6 Finley 31 Green 15 Mitchell 25
Stephon Marbury (Min) scored 9 points in overtime, setting the opponent
record for points in an overtime.
Game #51, current record: 10-41, streak: lost 1; final record: 20-62
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February 17
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 L Phoenix 77-95 -18 Finley 22 Green 10 Robinson 20
Game #52, current record: 10-42, streak: lost 2; final record: 20-62
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February 18
Traded Dennis Scott to Phoenix for Cedric Ceballos.
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February 19
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 L San Antonio 81-87 -6 Wells 21 Bradley 15 Duncan 26
Game #53, current record: 10-43, streak: lost 3; final record: 20-62
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February 21
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 L Detroit 82-94 -12 Strick 19 Bradley 13 BWilliam 19
Game #54, current record: 10-44, streak: lost 4; final record: 20-62
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February 25
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 L @Orlando 79-100 -21 Finley 16 MF/AG 6 Outlaw 29
Game #55, current record: 10-45, streak: lost 5; final record: 20-62
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February 26
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 L @Miami 72-91 -19 Finley 31 Bradley 10 Hardaway 20
Game #56, current record: 10-46, streak: lost 6; final record: 20-62
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February 28
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 W @Washington 103-77 +26 Finley 27 MF/AG 11 Strick 27
Game #57, current record: 11-46, streak: won 1; final record: 20-62
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March 2
Named Scott Roth as an assistant coach.
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 L @Detroit 94-100 -6 CC/MF 21 Riley 8 Hill 35
Game #58, current record: 11-47, streak: lost 1; final record: 20-62
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March 3
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 W @Minnesota 110-99 +11 Ceballos 22 Bradley 9 Garnett 22
Shawn Bradley left the game due to testicular trauma when he was
kneed by Cherokee Parks. He would miss the next 3 games due to the
injury.
Game #59, current record: 12-47, streak: won 1; final record: 20-62
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March 5
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 W LA Clippers 119-109 +10 Muursepp 24 Riley 9 Murray 24
Shawn Bradley did not play due to testicular trauma (the 1st of 3
games he would miss due to the injury).
Game #60, current record: 13-47, streak: won 2; final record: 20-62
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March 7
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 L Miami 88-94 -6 Finley 24 Anstey 12 Hardaway 27
Shawn Bradley did not play due to testicular trauma (the 2nd of 3
games he would miss due to the injury).
Game #61, current record: 13-48, streak: lost 1; final record: 20-62
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March 10
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 L @Houston 91-97 -6 Finley 25 Green 7 Drexler 24
Shawn Bradley did not play due to testicular trauma (the 3rd of 3
games he would miss due to the injury).
Game #62, current record: 13-49, streak: lost 2; final record: 20-62
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March 12
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 W Chicago(OT) 104-97 +7 Finley 32 Green 17 Jordan 26
Erick Strickland suffered a twisted right knee during the game. He
would miss the next 2 games due to the injury.
Dennis Rodman (Chi) had 22 rebounds, the 43rd time a Mavs opponent had 20+
rebounds and the 9th of 9 times Rodman had 20+ rebounds against Dallas.
Game #63, current record: 14-49, streak: won 1; final record: 20-62
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March 14
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 L New Jersey 93-108 -15 Finley 18 Anstey 10 Gatling 24
Erick Strickland did not play due to a twisted right knee (the 1st of
2 games he would miss due to the injury).
With the loss, Dallas was officially eliminated from the playoffs.
Game #64, current record: 14-50, streak: lost 1; final record: 20-62
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March 15
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 L @Phoenix 90-100 -10 Finley 20 AG/SB 7 Kidd 20
Cedric Ceballos suffered a slight tear of the meniscus cartilage in
his right knee during the game when Danny Manning committed a
flagrant foul. He would miss the rest of the season (17 games) due
to the injury.
Jason Kidd (Pho) had a triple-double with 20 points, 13 rebounds, and 12
assists. It was the 36th time a Mavs opponent had a triple-double and
the 2nd of 4 times Kidd had a triple-double against Dallas.
Erick Strickland did not play due to a twisted right knee (the 2nd of
2 games he would miss due to the injury).
Game #65, current record: 14-51, streak: lost 2; final record: 20-62
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March 17
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 W Boston 99-93 +6 Anstey 26 Green 9 Walker 23
Game #66, current record: 15-51, streak: won 1; final record: 20-62
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March 19
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 W Golden State(OT) 88-82 +6 Bradley 18 Bradley 10 ED/JJ 18
Game #67, current record: 16-51, streak: won 2; final record: 20-62
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March 20
Cedric Ceballos under went arthroscopic surgery on his right knee to
repair a slight tear of the meniscus cartilage. He would miss the
rest of the season due to the injury.
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March 21
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 L Houston 95-103 -8 Finley 26 Bradley 9 Barkley 23
Chris Anstey sprained his left middle finger in the 3rd quarter and
did not return. He would miss the next 8 games due to the injury.
Game #68, current record: 16-52, streak: lost 1; final record: 20-62
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March 23
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 W Minnesota 91-87 +4 Finley 27 Bradley 12 Peeler 23
Chris Anstey did not play due to a sprained left middle finger (the 1st
of 8 games he would miss due to the injury).
Game #69, current record: 17-52, streak: won 1; final record: 20-62
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March 25
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 W @Denver 105-94 +11 Finley 22 Green 11 Newman 20
Chris Anstey did not play due to a sprained left middle finger (the 2nd
of 8 games he would miss due to the injury).
Game #70, current record: 18-52, streak: won 2; final record: 20-62
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March 27
Signed Shawn Respert to a 10-day contract. Due to all of Dallas'
injuries, the Mavs had received permission from the league to carry
13 active players.
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 L Utah 90-99 -9 MF/HD 24 Strick 6 Malone 33
Chris Anstey did not play due to a sprained left middle finger (the 3rd
of 8 games he would miss due to the injury).
Game #71, current record: 18-53, streak: lost 1; final record: 20-62
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March 29
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 L @LA Clippers 86-108 -22 Finley 24 Strick 8 Murray 27
Chris Anstey did not play due to a sprained left middle finger (the 4th
of 8 games he would miss due to the injury).
Game #72, current record: 18-54, streak: lost 2; final record: 20-62
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March 30
Assistant coach Bob Salmi was reassigned to the scouting department for
the rest of the season.
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March 31
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 W @Vancouver 104-101 +3 MF/AG 22 Riley 12 A.-Rahim 23
Chris Anstey did not play due to a sprained left middle finger (the 5th
of 8 games he would miss due to the injury).
Game #73, current record: 19-54, streak: won 1; final record: 20-62
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April 2
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 L @Seattle 86-107 -21 Green 21 Green 9 Payton 22
Chris Anstey did not play due to a sprained left middle finger (the 6th
of 8 games he would miss due to the injury).
Game #74, current record: 19-55, streak: lost 1; final record: 20-62
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April 3
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 L @Portland 102-109 -7 Finley 32 Green 10 Wallace 27
Brian Grant (Por) had a 20-20 with 20 points and 20 rebounds. It was
the 23rd time a Mavs opponent had a 20-20. It was the 44th time a
Mavs opponent had 20+ rebounds.
Chris Anstey did not play due to a sprained left middle finger (the 7th
of 8 games he would miss due to the injury).
Game #75, current record: 19-56, streak: lost 2; final record: 20-62
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April 5
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 L @Sacramento 99-105 -6 Finley 23 Muursepp 14 CR/OT 22
Chris Anstey did not play due to a sprained left middle finger (the 8th
of 8 games he would miss due to the injury).
Game #76, current record: 19-57, streak: lost 3; final record: 20-62
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April 7
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 L Portland 91-99 -8 Finley 24 Bradley 22 Rider 26
Set the team record with 16 blocks.
Shawn Bradley had a triple-double with 22 points, 22 rebounds, and 13
blocks. It was the 18th time a Mavs player had a triple-double, the
only time a Mavs player had a triple-double with blocks, and the only
time Bradley had a triple-double with Dallas. It was the 14th time a
Mavs player had a 20-20 and the only time Bradley had a 20-20 with
Dallas. It was also the 41st time a Mavs player had 20+ rebounds and
the 1st of 2 times Bradley had 20+ rebounds with Dallas. 13 blocks set
the team record.
Game #77, current record: 19-58, streak: lost 4; final record: 20-62
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April 8
Signed Shawn Respert to a 2nd 10-day contract. The contract carried
him through the end of the season.
Signed assistant coach Charlie Parker to a 3 year contract extension.
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April 9
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 L Seattle 101-103 -2 Finley 27 Green 18 Payton 28
Chris Anstey re-injured his left middle finger during the 2nd half
and did not return. He missed the last 4 games of the season due to
the injury.
Game #78, current record: 19-59, streak: lost 5; final record: 20-62
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April 11
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 W Denver 99-81 +18 Bradley 18 Bradley 14 Fortson 16
Chris Anstey did not play due to a sprained left middle finger (the 1st
of 4 games he would miss due to the injury).
Game #79, current record: 20-59, streak: won 1; final record: 20-62
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April 14
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 L LA Lakers 95-111 -16 Finley 23 Finley 11 O'Neal 34
Michael Finley had a triple-double with 23 points, 11 rebounds, and 15
assists. It was the 19th time a Mavs player had a triple-double and
the 1st of 6 times Finley had a triple-double with Dallas.
Chris Anstey did not play due to a sprained left middle finger (the 2nd
of 4 games he would miss due to the injury).
Game #80, current record: 20-60, streak: lost 1; final record: 20-62
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April 16
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 L @Golden State 82-88 -6 Finley 20 Green 14 Jackson 25
Chris Anstey did not play due to a sprained left middle finger (the 3rd
of 4 games he would miss due to the injury).
Game #81, current record: 20-61, streak: lost 2; final record: 20-62
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April 17
Finished the 1997-98 season with a record of 20-62.
Score Dallas Dallas High Opponent
Year WL Opponent Dal-Opp Margin High Scorer Rebounder High Scorer
1998 L @LA Lakers 95-124 -29 Finley 31 Green 9 O'Neal 43
Shaquille O'Neal (LAL) had 43 points, the 46th time a Mavs opponent had
40+ points and the 3rd of 4 times O'Neal had 40+ points against Dallas.
Chris Anstey did not play due to a sprained left middle finger (the 4th
of 4 games he would miss due to the injury).
Game #82, current record: 20-62, streak: lost 3; final record: 20-62
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May 17
The draft lottery was held and Dallas moved neither up nor down and
received the #6 draft pick.
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May 25
The new arena group selected architect David Schwarz to design the new
arena.
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June 24
The NBA draft occurred. Dallas selected:
Round Pick Player
1st 6 Robert Traylor
2nd 30 Ansu Sesay
2nd 35 Bruno sundov
2nd 53 Greg Buckner
Draft day trade: Traded the rights to 1st round draft pick (#6) Robert
Traylor to Milwaukee for the rights to 1st round draft pick (#9) Dirk
Nowitzki and rights to 1st round draft pick (#19) Pat Garrity.
Draft day trade: Traded the rights to 1st round draft pick (#19) Pat
Garrity, Martin Muursepp, Bubba Wells, and Dallas 1999 1st round draft
pick to Phoenix for Steve Nash.
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June 25
Dallas signed TV color man Bob Ortegel to a 3 year contract extension.
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June 30
Held a press conference to announce that Dirk Nowitzki decided that he
would join the team for the 98-99 season. Nowitzki had been deciding
whether to play in Europe for another year or 2 or to join Dallas.
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July 1
NBA lockout started. The lockout would not end until 1/20/99 and the
1998-99 regular season would not start until 2/5/99.
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November 3
Vice president of communications Kevin Sullivan resigned. Sully
had been with the Mavs since 1980. Tony Fay (Director of Media
Services) was promoted as his replacement.
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November 17
Elected not to renew the contract of Mark Aguirre as a scout
and big-man coach.
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